The Bristol Community College-Upward Bound Program has a five-week summer science instructor position opening, which will start in a few days. We would be most grateful if you could please send the attached job description to your graduate students and professors. Here is a short description of the Upward Bound Program.

Upward Bound is a federally funded, national, pre-college educational program designed to assist high school students with the improvement of their academic skills. In Fall River, Attleboro and Taunton, the Upward Bound Program is sponsored by Bristol Community College. The major goals for each Upward Bound student are the successful completion of high school and entrance into a college or university. Upward Bound also provides expanded social, cultural and educational opportunities in order to broaden the background of each student.

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provide instruction in one or more college-preparatory science
area (Biology/ Chemistry/Physics or other science topic) in a six-week summer program. The Upward Bound Program is a federally-funded program to assist 66 college-bound high school students who are the first generation in their families to enter college. The students, who are from Fall River public schools, receive rigorous academic instruction and advisement to prepare for success in college.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and teach college-preparatory classes in one or more science area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science and/or additional laboratory science topics), their principles and applications; provide daily tutorial assistance to project participants; prepare written reports and evaluations on student progress; enforce all Upward Bound rules and regulations; assist in supervision at program events and activities; participate in all orientation and final weekend staff meetings and awards ceremony events.

QUALIFICATIONS: B. S. in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or related science field required, Master's preferred; a minimum of two years secondary school teaching or related experience; demonstrated sensitivity to the needs of low-income and first-generation youth; bilingual abilities desirable.

POSITION STATUS: grant-funded position with no benefits.
SALARY/BENEFITS: $2,800.00 – with free room and board.
STARTING DATE: June 28, 2010-August 2, 2010 position based at an area residential college, Sunday evenings through Friday afternoons. Dates are subject to change.
APPLY TO: Screening will begin with applications received by April 16, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Please apply on-line at our website at www.bristolcc.edu/jobs Attach a letter of intent, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Mr. Tafa Awolaju, Vice President of Human Resources and Affirmative Action. Only on-line applications will be considered.